fathead minnow
fish
Also known as: Pimephales promelas
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The fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) is a widely distributed North American cyprinid fish. It is a small freshwater fish, typically around 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) long.12
These minnows are found from southern Canada and New York westward through the Mississippi Valley and into Mexico. They are abundant in many areas and are valued as live bait, sometimes being cultured for this purpose. The fathead minnow is also known as the blackhead minnow. In some regions, it is considered a panfish.123
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